Ithaca College has earned a spot on Money’s “Best Colleges in America” list for 2025, a distinction awarded to fewer than one-third of four-year colleges nationwide.
The personal finance platform evaluated more than 2,400 institutions, with just 732 meeting the benchmarks for quality, affordability, and student outcomes. Ithaca College received a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5.
The rankings aim to help families make informed college decisions without relying on a single definition of “best.” Money’s analysis includes graduation rates, student debt, job placement, and long-term earnings, among other metrics.
Ithaca College was also recognized in the 2025 editions of the Princeton Review’s “The Best 390 Colleges” and U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges,” where it was highlighted for teaching, value, and innovation.
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